_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I’m Vanessa Garbini, a creative leader specializing in art direction, design, branding and illustration across a wide range of interactive and traditional media. I enjoy guiding brands from concept to execution, building multi-channel campaigns, and crafting visual systems that scale across products, environments and events. My work blends strategy with hands-on design to deliver cohesive experiences that feel authentic and memorable. As Principal Owner of Garbini Creative and a Sr. Designer at Doubleknot Creative, I mentor teams, shape brand strategy, and collaborate with clients from startups to household names—Microsoft, ServiceNow, Broadcom, wine estates, universities and nonprofit organizations among them. I’m passionate about turning ideas into living brand systems and immersive, tangible experiences that connect people with the brands they love.

Vanessa Garbini

_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I’m Vanessa Garbini, a creative leader specializing in art direction, design, branding and illustration across a wide range of interactive and traditional media. I enjoy guiding brands from concept to execution, building multi-channel campaigns, and crafting visual systems that scale across products, environments and events. My work blends strategy with hands-on design to deliver cohesive experiences that feel authentic and memorable. As Principal Owner of Garbini Creative and a Sr. Designer at Doubleknot Creative, I mentor teams, shape brand strategy, and collaborate with clients from startups to household names—Microsoft, ServiceNow, Broadcom, wine estates, universities and nonprofit organizations among them. I’m passionate about turning ideas into living brand systems and immersive, tangible experiences that connect people with the brands they love.

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I’m Vanessa Garbini, a creative leader specializing in art direction, design, branding and illustration across a wide range of interactive and traditional media. I enjoy guiding brands from concept to execution, building multi-channel campaigns, and crafting visual systems that scale across products, environments and events. My work blends strategy with hands-on design to deliver cohesive experiences that feel authentic and memorable.

As Principal Owner of Garbini Creative and a Sr. Designer at Doubleknot Creative, I mentor teams, shape brand strategy, and collaborate with clients from startups to household names—Microsoft, ServiceNow, Broadcom, wine estates, universities and nonprofit organizations among them. I’m passionate about turning ideas into living brand systems and immersive, tangible experiences that connect people with the brands they love.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sr. Designer at Doubleknot Creative
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
One of three senior creatives supporting a small but mighty agency; working with clients ranging from global tech companies to small businesses and local organizations. Focus on art direction, design and illustration for multi-channel ad campaigns; brand and visual ID development; CPG (specifically in food/wine/spirits); digital publications, landing pages and websites; environments and physical touchpoints; building assets and storyboards for animation and video. Participation in all brand strategy ventures, from pitch decks and brand audits, to product naming and identity system structures and guidelines.
Design Director at Rodan + Fields
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Creative collaborator and advisor to C-level brand and marketing executives. Design direction for existing websites, social media, consultant communications, product catalogs, event environments and collateral. Art direction for photography assets and seasonal campaigns (lifestyle and product). Brand strategy, development and standardization surrounding go-to-market, package design, email templates and online identity. Senior management and mentor for in-house and freelance designers, partnering with copy team.
Senior Designer at Rodan + Fields
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Brand strategy, development and standardization surrounding go-to-market, package design, email templates and online identity.
Lead Graphic Designer at Patina Restaurant Group
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Creative liaison to over 25 local restaurants and cultural/performing arts centers. Develop and support strong, unique brands for each institution with a rich online and in-person presence. Ensure that the personality and mission of the Patina Group brand link together the variety of individual locations, hospitality teams and promotional endeavors.
Graphic Designer at ADK America, Inc. and Deutsch Agency
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Clients including: Toshiba Medical Systems, Ermenegildo Zegna, J. Press, Cardinal Health, Air Tahiti Nui, Comcast.

Education

BFA in Communication Arts & Design at Virginia Commonwealth University
September 1, 1997 - December 1, 2001
Graduated cum laude

Qualifications

American Package Design Award – GD USA
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Silver Medal – Packaging Design, SF Chronicle Wine Competition
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Art of the Menu Feature
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality